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Property market research basics with John Lindeman - 2024 Recap SPECIAL SERIES PT. 4

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A maximum security prison in Tasmania drove one suburb to become a top-yielding property investment.

Host Mike Mortlock introduces John Lindeman as a godfather of property market research in Australia. The episode focuses on property market research basics for investors. Lindeman outlines a two-pronged approach: top-down analysis examining population growth and purchasing power, and bottom-up analysis looking at sales listings and rental vacancies. He discusses the ripple effect where first-time buyers move to more affordable suburbs, driving price movements. Lindeman addresses the impact of closed international borders on population growth and property demand, particularly in cities like Melbourne. He highlights interstate migration trends, such as people moving from New South Wales and Victoria to Queensland. Lindeman explains how infrastructure projects, like the duplication of the Pacific Highway, create rental demand during construction and increase property values post-completion. He shares the detailed case study of Hay, where a cotton gin project led to a surge in rental demand and property prices doubling in seven months. Lindeman emphasizes the importance of cash flow for building a property portfolio, noting that positive cash flow enables further borrowing. He recounts the surprising example of Risdon Vale in Tasmania, where proximity to a maximum security prison created high rental yields due to demand from families of inmates. Lindeman contrasts his strategy of seeking imminent growth with the conventional 'time in the market' philosophy, advising investors to target areas with high growth potential in the short term. He mentions other success stories like Berry and Byron Bay, where property values increased significantly. The episode concludes with Lindeman directing listeners to his website for more resources and a free consultation.

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Rental vacancies and sale listings shape John Linderman's account of his property call in Hay.

Mike Mortlock and John Linderman keep property research close to the ground: rental vacancies, the direction they are moving, and the number of properties for sale. John pays particular attention to vacancies in areas with many renters.

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You're weighing a suburb and want to know which supply numbers to check first. John Linderman starts with rental vacancies and properties listed for sale.

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